The Redskins' defensive backfield has more holes to fill, thanks to the four-game suspension for Cedric Griffin, left, and an ankle injury to DeAngelo Hall.

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Mark Maske
The Washington Post

The Washington Redskins have spent most of this season trying to repair their secondary. They had to patch together a lineup after losing both of their projected starters at safety and they had to search for answers after opposing quarterbacks began piling up passing yards at a dizzying pace.

The defense has fared better against the pass in recent weeks during the team's three-game winning streak. Now, with a playoff spot within reach there are new issues to be addressed in the defensive backfield due to the suspension this week of one cornerback, Cedric Griffin, and an ankle injury suffered ...